CONGRATULATIONS with your victory MARIA !!

Maria after the match:"In the first set I hit some really good shots when she was serving and that opened doors for me," "In the second set I lost that extra step and once you give her a little edge, she’s going to get a lot of balls back and she’s not going to waste her time.I hesitated for too many balls and I knew I had to step in and hit it again."

"It’s such a thin line," "I’d rather be in a grand slam final then win a Tier IV tournament. I could easily play 30 tournaments a year like some of the other girls if I really wanted to win a tournament, but that’s physically impossible for me."I play the big ones and the ones that count and that I feel that I’m ready for. If I didn’t win one before this one, than so what, I’ve won plenty before."

Patty Schnyder after the match:"Once she’s on a roll, she sticks with it doesn’t give a chance," "She puts pressure on you whenever she has break points and you have to save them."She’s a champion and you know you have to come up with something special.".

Maria after the match:"I had a good start and was able to play my game. The two keys were serve and return.Sania is a solid player so it’s good to get some matches like I’ve won this week behind my back.I’ve had three good matches, I much prefer it this way than running around for a long time in the hot sun to win.I’ve got confidence, and I’m ready to step it up in my next match.".

Maria after her tonights match:"I did a lot well tonight, . I had a few lapses but I know I can improv,bre every match. I’m hungry and I’ll put in the work, but you never know when it’s going to pay off."

Maria said she was learning to dea
l with her shoulder problem and was optimistic about a full recovery."It’s still not perfect, but right now I know it’s not going to get any worse, . If I keep doing the right things, I know it will get better.".